US20010002684A1 - Spinning reel spool - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to fishing reel spools, and in particular to spinning reel spools that are reciprocative with respect to the reel body.
- Typical spinning reels include a reel unit, a rotor, a spool, and a handle that is rotatively supported by the reel unit.
- the spinning-reel spool which is reciprocative in that it shifts back and forth with respect to the reel unit, includes: a bobbin trunk onto which fishing line is wound; a front flange section disposed at the front end of, and having a larger diameter than, the bobbin trunk; and a tubular skirt portion provided at the rear of the bobbin trunk.
- the front flange section is fastened with a front-flange fixing member to the bobbin trunk.
- Japanese Laid Open Pat. App. Nos. 49-5781 and 50-68889 disclose spools in which the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are made unitarily from sheet metal, for example of an aluminum alloy, which serves to make the entire spool lighter.
- An object of the present invention is to devise overall lightness of weight for spinning reel spools while maintaining the strength of the bobbin trunk.
- Another object of the present invention is for spinning reel spools to devise a spool that is made lightweight and at the same time to suppress deformations thereof.
- the bobbin trunk is made from a metal sheet, so that the spool can be made light.
- an inner barrel member is fitted to an inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk, so that the strength of the bobbin trunk can be maintained.
- the skirt portion is provided at a rear end of the bobbin trunk and is made from the metal sheet unitarily with the bobbin trunk.
- the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are made unitarily from a metal sheet, so that the spool can be made lighter.
- a spool as in the first or second aspect further includes a front flange section provided at a front end of the bobbin trunk and having a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the bobbin trunk.
- the inner barrel member is made of a synthetic resin polymer.
- the spool can be made at low cost, while making the spool lighter.
- the inner barrel member is made of a light metal.
- the spool can be made lighter and stronger.
- the inner barrel member is made of an aluminum alloy, a titanium alloy or a magnesium alloy.
- the spool can be made lighter.
- the inner barrel member has an inner flange portion extending from a rear end of the inner barrel member along an inner side of the skirt portion.
- the inner barrel member axially with, for example, a inner flange portion that is disk-shaped or tubular, while preventing the inner barrel member from rotating by fastening the inner flange portion to the skirt portion.
- deformations of the bobbin trunk can be prevented by absorbing with the inner flange portion forces due to the winding of line that are exerted on the portion where the skirt portion rises.
- the inner flange portion can be provided unitarily with or separately from the inner barrel member.
- the inner barrel member is fastened to at least the bobbin trunk or the skirt portion by press fitting, gluing, fastening with screws or fastening with grooves.
- the inner barrel member can be fastened easily by press fitting, for example, the inner barrel member to the bobbin trunk, utilizing the elasticity of an inner barrel member made of a synthetic resin polymer.
- the inner barrel member can be fastened tightly by applying an adhesive to the outer circumference of the inner barrel member, and gluing the inner barrel member to an inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk, for example.
- the inner barrel member can be fastened easily by screwing the inner flange portion of the inner barrel member to the rising portion of the skirt portion, for example.
- the inner barrel member can be fastened in a simple manner by placing the inner barrel member inside the bobbin trunk and simultaneously forming grooves in the bobbin trunk and the inner barrel member, for example by press-working thereby reducing their diameter.
- the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are formed unitarily by press-working. Thus, it is easy to form the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion.
- the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are made of an aluminum alloy, a stainless alloy, a titanium alloy or a magnesium alloy. If an aluminum alloy is used, processing the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion becomes easy, and they can be made at low cost. If a stainless alloy is used, it is possible to obtain a bobbin trunk and a skirt portion with high rigidity and to improve their corrosion resistance. If a titanium alloy is used, it is possible to obtain a bobbin trunk and a skirt portion with high rigidity and to make the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion lighter. If a magnesium alloy is used, it is possible to make the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion even lighter.
- a plurality of groove portions extending in circumferential direction are formed in the outer peripheral surface of the bobbin trunk.
- the bobbin trunk can be strengthened with a plurality of groove portions formed in the outer peripheral surface of the bobbin trunk.
- the circumferential groove portions in the bobbin trunk are formed by cutting, press-working or rolling. If the groove portions are formed by cutting, the groove portions can be formed with high precision while maintaining the strength. If the groove portions are formed by press-working, then the grooves can be formed easily by drawing, which is one kind of press-working, or by metal spinning. If the groove portions are formed by rolling, then the groove portions can be formed easily.
- the inner barrel member has a plurality of recesses extending in a circumferential direction in the outer peripheral surface, and the circumferential groove portions in the bobbin trunk are formed so as to fit into these recesses.
- the groove portions can be formed, for example, by forming a plurality of recesses in the outer peripheral surface of an inner barrel member made of a synthetic resin polymer, and subjecting the bobbin trunk to a press-working process, such as drawing, so as to match it to the shape of these recesses.
- the inner barrel member can be strengthened, because the recesses are formed in the inner barrel member.
- the front flange section is formed unitarily with the inner barrel member.
- the strength of the front flange section can be maintained, because the front flange section is formed unitarily with the inner barrel member.
- the inner barrel member can be fastened to the bobbin trunk by sandwiching it between the front flange section and the inner flange portion.
- the front flange section is attached to the inner barrel member as a separate element.
- the front flange section and the inner barrel member can be formed as separate elements, and the front flange section can be detachable.
- the front flange section is made of an aluminum alloy, a stainless alloy, a titanium alloy or a magnesium alloy. If an aluminum alloy is used, processing the front flange section becomes easy, and it can be made at low cost. If a stainless alloy is used, it is possible to obtain a front flange section with high rigidity and to improve its corrosion resistance. If a titanium alloy is used, it is possible to obtain a front flange section with high rigidity and to make the front flange section lighter. If a magnesium alloy is used, it is possible to make the front flange section even lighter.
- the front flange section has been worked by curling.
- the front flange section can be strengthened.
- the front flange section is fastened by screwing it to the inner barrel member.
- the front flange section can be fastened easily to the inner barrel member.
- a spool as in the 15th aspect further includes a front-flange fixing member attached to the front end of the front flange section.
- the front flange section can be fastened to the inner barrel member by sandwiching it between the front-flange fixing member and the inner barrel member.
- the front-flange fixing member is fastened by screwing it to the front flange section.
- the front-flange fixing member can be fastened easily to the front flange section.
- the front-flange fixing member is fastened by screwing it to the inner barrel member.
- the front-flange fixing member can be fastened easily to the inner barrel member. It is also possible to pass screws through the front flange section and screw the front-flange fixing member to the inner barrel member.
- a spool as in the first or second aspect further includes a folded portion, in which the rear end of the skirt portion is folded inward.
- the skirt portion can be strengthened.
- the folded portion is formed by curling.
- the folded portion can be formed easily by a curling process, which is a simple plastic process.
- through-holes are formed by press-working through the outer peripheral surface of the skirt portion.
- the skirt portion can be made even lighter, and the through-holes can be made by relatively inexpensive press-working.
- the thickness of the metal sheet is not more than 1.5 mm.
- the press-working is easy to perform, because the sheet thickness is not more than 1.5 mm.
- the sheet thickness is at least 0.6 mm and at most 1.0 mm. When the sheet thickness is at least 0.6 mm and at most 1.0 mm, the effect of making the spool is particularly striking.
- a spool as in the fourth aspect further includes a metal reinforcement member attached to the inner barrel member.
- an inner barrel member made of a synthetic resin polymer is fitted to an inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk to strengthen the bobbin trunk.
- fitting an inner barrel member inside the bobbin trunk makes it possible to maintain the strength of the bobbin trunk while making the bobbin trunk lighter.
- the inner barrel member is made of a synthetic resin polymer and a large pressure is exerted on the bobbin trunk, for example due to the winding of fishing line, then there is the danger that the inner barrel member is deformed together with the bobbin trunk.
- a metal reinforcement member is attached to the inner barrel member.
- the strength of the inner barrel member can be maintained at a high level with a reinforcement member, such as a washer. Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformations of the spool when a large pressure is exerted on the bobbin trunk.
- the reinforcement member is a annular metal member.
- the annular metal member for example, a common ring-shaped flat washer.
- the reinforcement member is attached to a front end of the inner barrel member.
- the reinforcement member is attached to a front end of the inner barrel member.
- the reinforcement member is attached between the front flange section and the front end of the inner barrel member.
- a large pressure is exerted on the front flange section when the fishing line is stuck between the bobbin trunk and the front flange section for example, so that the pressure on the front flange section may deform the inner barrel member.
- the reinforcement member is attached between the front flange section and the front end of the inner barrel member, so that deformations of the inner barrel member can be suppressed.
- the reinforcement member is attached to a rear end of the inner barrel member.
- the reinforcement member is attached to a rear end of the inner barrel member.
- the inner barrel member further comprises a bottom portion defining a space that is open to the front, and the reinforcement member is attached to the bottom portion of the inner barrel member.
- the strength of the inner barrel member can be increased by attaching the reinforcement member at the bottom portion of a space for accommodating a drag mechanism, for example.
- said space accommodates a drag mechanism for braking the spool, and the reinforcement member serves as a washer for the drag mechanism.
- the washer for the drag mechanism and the reinforcement member can be provided as one element.
- the reinforcement member in a spool as in the 26th aspect, is fastened to the inner barrel member by at least one of press fitting, gluing, welding, fastening with screws and fastening with push nuts.
- the reinforcement member can be fastened in a simple and reliable manner.
- a fitting portion, into which the front end of the bobbin trunk is fitted, is formed in the front flange section. This increases the strength of the bobbin trunk in being fitted into the front flange section.
- bobbin trunk in a spool as in the third aspect, includes a tubular portion made from the metal sheet for winding fishing line around its circumference, and an inner flange portion formed unitarily with the tubular portion and having a front portion that extends toward an inner circumference.
- the bobbin trunk includes a tubular portion made from a metal sheet and an inner flange portion formed where a front portion of the tubular portion extends toward an inner circumference.
- the strength of the bobbin trunk can be maintained at a high level, because the bobbin trunk can be provided with, for example, an inner flange portion shaped like a cylinder having a bottom. Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformations of the spool when a large pressure is exerted on the bobbin trunk.
- the inner flange portion has an engaging portion
- the inner barrel member has a counter-engaging member that engages with the engaging member and keeps the inner flange portion from rotating.
- a through-hole as the engaging portion in the inner flange member
- a protrusion as the counter-engaging portion in the inner barrel member
- the inner flange portion and the inner barrel member are fastened together to the front flange section.
- the number of components, such as bolts, used as fastening members it is possible to reduce the number of components, such as bolts, used as fastening members.
- FIG. 1 is a right-side elevational view of a spinning reel in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a left side, partly in section view of the spinning reel in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view of the spool from the spinning reel in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view illustrating a detail of a spool corresponding to that as depicted in FIG. 3, in a modification of the first embodiment
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view corresponding to FIG. 4 of yet another modification
- FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 of yet another modification
- FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of a second embodiment
- FIG. 8 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 in a modification of the second embodiment
- FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of yet another modification
- FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of yet another modification
- FIG. 11 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of a third embodiment
- FIG. 12 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 in a modification of the third embodiment
- FIG. 13 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of yet another modification.
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged sectional view of a spool for a reverse-drag type spinning reel in a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- a spinning reel in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention includes a reel unit 2 , a rotor 3 , a spool 4 , and a handle 1 rotatively supported by the reel unit 2 .
- the rotor 3 is rotatively supported at the reel unit front.
- Fishing line is wound around the outer peripheral surface of the spool 4 , which is reciprocatingly disposed on the front of the rotor 3 .
- the reel unit 2 includes a reel body 2 a and a rod attachment leg 2 b extending diagonally upward to the front from the reel body 2 a .
- the reel body 2 a has a space inside, which accommodates a rotor driving mechanism 5 and an oscillating mechanism 6 .
- the rotor driving mechanism 5 transmits the rotation of the handle 1 to rotate the rotor 3 .
- the oscillating mechanism 6 reciprocates the spool 4 to wind fishing line onto it uniformly.
- the rotor driving mechanism 5 includes a face gear 11 and a pinion gear 12 .
- the face gear 11 rotates together with a handle shaft 10 to which the handle 1 is fixed.
- the pinion gear 12 meshes with the face gear 11 .
- the pinion gear 12 is tubular, and its front portion 12 a penetrates the center of the rotor 3 and is fixed by a nut 13 to the rotor 3 .
- the middle and the rear end of the pinion gear 12 are rotatively supported by bearings 14 a and 14 b in the reel unit 2 .
- the oscillating mechanism 6 reciprocates the spool shaft 15 , which is linked to the middle portion of the spool 4 via a drag mechanism 60 , thereby also reciprocating the spool 4 .
- the oscillating mechanism 6 includes a threaded shaft 21 , a slider 22 , and an intermediate gear 23 .
- the threaded shaft 21 is arranged below the spool shaft 15 and in parallel thereto.
- the slider 22 moves back and forth along the threaded shaft 21 , to the front end of which the intermediate gear 23 is fixed.
- the rear end of the spool shaft 15 is fixed non-rotatively to the slider 22 .
- the intermediate gear 23 meshes with the pinion gear 12 .
- the rotor 3 includes a cylindrical member 30 , and first and second rotor arms 31 and 32 , which are disposed in opposition to one another at the sides of the cylindrical member 30 .
- the cylindrical member 30 and the two rotor arms 31 and 32 can be made, for example, of an aluminum alloy, and are formed unitarily.
- a front wall 33 is formed at the front of the cylindrical member 30 , and a boss portion 33 a is formed at the center of the front wall 33 . In the center of the boss portion 33 a . a through-hole is formed, through which a front portion 12 a of the pinion gear 12 and the spool shaft 15 are passed.
- a nut 13 is disposed on the front of the front wall 33 , and a bearing 35 , which rotatively supports the spools shaft 15 , is arranged inside the nut 13 .
- the first rotor arm 31 bends in a bulge outward from the cylindrical member 30 and extends forward, and the section in which it is connected to the cylindrical member 30 describes a curve that widens in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical member 30 .
- a pivotable first bail support member 40 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the tip of the first rotor arm 31 .
- a line roller 41 for guiding fishing line onto the spool 4 is disposed on the end of the first bail support member 40 .
- the second rotor arm 32 bends in a bulge outward from the cylindrical member 30 and extends forward.
- the second rotor arm 32 from its tip end toward the section where it is connected to the cylindrical member 30 , branches into two thighs, and is joined to the cylindrical member 30 in two circumferentially spaced places.
- a pivotable second bail support member 42 is provided to the inner peripheral side of the tip of the second rotor arm 32 .
- a bail 43 in the form of a wire bent into a roughly U-shape is fixed between the line roller 41 and the second bail support member 42 .
- the first and second bail support members 40 and 42 , the line roller 41 and the bail 43 constitute a bail arm 44 guiding the fishing line to the spool 4 .
- the bail arm 44 is pivotable between a line-guiding posture shown in FIG. 2 and a reversed line-release posture.
- the spool 4 is arranged between the first rotor arm 31 and the second rotor arm 32 of the rotor 3 , and is disposed at the end of the spool shaft 15 with the drag mechanism 60 interposed between the spool shaft 15 and the spool 4 .
- the spool 4 includes a spool main section 7 , a larger diameter front flange section 8 , and a front-flange fixing member 9 .
- the spool main section 7 has: a tubular bobbin trunk 7 a around which fishing line is wound; a larger diameter tubular skirt portion 7 b formed unitarily on the rear end of the bobbin trunk 7 a ; and an inner barrel member 7 c made of a synthetic resin polymer, which is attached to the inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk 7 a .
- the front flange section 8 is attached to the front end of the bobbin trunk 7 a .
- the front-flange fixing member 9 fastens the front flange section 8 to the spool main section 7 .
- the bobbin trunk 7 a and the skirt portion 7 b are a dual larger-smaller stage tubular element that is obtained by unitary molding from a process of press-working a sheet of an aluminum alloy.
- the thickness of this sheet is 1.5 mm or less, preferably 0.6 mm or more, 1.0 mm or less.
- the inner barrel member 7 c is attached to the inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk 7 a , and is made of synthetic resin polymer. As shown enlarged in FIG. 3, the inner barrel member 7 c includes a main cylindrical portion 16 , a circular plate portion 17 , a pair of boss portions 18 a and 18 b , and an inner flange portion 19 .
- the main cylindrical portion 16 accommodates the drag mechanism 60 .
- the circular plate portion 17 is formed unitarily with the main cylindrical portion 16 on its inner circumferential side.
- the pair of boss portions 18 a and 18 b is formed on the inner circumferential side of the circular plate portion 17 .
- the inner flange portion 19 is formed on the rear end of the main cylindrical portion 16 .
- Two bearings 56 and 57 are provided inside the boss portions 18 a and 18 b . Through the two bearings 56 and 57 , the spool main section 7 is mounted rotatively to the spool shaft 15 .
- a plurality of recesses 16 a running circumferentially is formed on the outer periphery of the main cylindrical portion 16 .
- These recesses 16 a are provided for attaching the tubular bobbin trunk 7 a to the outer periphery of the main cylindrical portion 16 , and for the sake of forming, by a press operation such as spinning, a plurality of grooves 7 d matching the shape of the recesses 16 a .
- Forming these groove portions 7 d in the bobbin trunk 7 a elevates the strength of the bobbin trunk 7 a .
- threaded holes for screw fastening the front flange section 8 and the front-flange fixing member 9 are formed in a plurality of respective locations in the front-end side of the main cylindrical portion 16 .
- the inner flange portion 19 is formed unitarily with the rear end of the main cylindrical portion 16 and extends along the inner side of the standing section of the skirt portion 7 b . Threaded holes for screw fastening the inner flange portion 19 to the skirt portion 7 b are formed in a plurality of locations in the inner flange portion 19 .
- the inner barrel member 7 c is kept from rotating by screw fastening the inner flange portion 19 to fix it to the skirt portion 7 b.
- the skirt portion 7 b is press-formed unitarily with the bobbin trunk 7 a so as to cover the cylindrical member 30 of the rotor 3 .
- a beaded (folded) portion 7 e that is folded over onto the inner peripheral side, is formed at the rear end of the skirt portion 7 b .
- the beaded portion 7 e is formed by curling, and the strength of the skirt portion 7 b is raised by forming this hemmed portion 7 e.
- the front flange section 8 is an annular member formed by curling a pressed sheet of a stainless alloy.
- the front flange section 8 is screw-fixed to the main cylindrical portion 16 , and the inner barrel member 7 c is fixed axially by being grasped between the front flange section 8 and the inner flange portion 19 .
- the front-flange fixing member 9 Fixed with screws to the main cylindrical portion 16 , the front-flange fixing member 9 together with the front end of the bobbin trunk 7 a sandwiches the front flange section 8 .
- the female threaded holes in the front-flange fixing member 9 are arranged in different positions from the threaded holes in the front flange section 8 .
- the bobbin trunk 7 a and the skirt portion 7 b are made unitarily of an aluminum alloy sheet, which makes the spool 4 lightweight. Furthermore, an inner barrel member 7 c is fitted to the inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk 7 a , which sustains the strength of the bobbin trunk 7 a.
- the bobbin trunk 7 a and the skirt portion 7 b are made of an aluminum alloy.
- the embodiment is not thereby limited and the bobbin trunk 7 a and the skirt portion 7 b can also be made of stainless alloys, titanium alloys or magnesium alloys.
- the inner barrel member 7 c is made of a synthetic resin polymer, but it can also be made of a light metal, such as an aluminum alloy, a titanium alloy, or a magnesium alloy.
- the groove portions 7 d are formed by a press-working operation, such as drawing, but it also possible to form the grooves 7 d by other methods, such as cutting or rolling.
- the front flange section 8 is made of a stainless alloy.
- the embodiment is not thereby limited and the front flange section 8 can also be made of an aluminum alloy, a titanium alloy or a magnesium alloy.
- the inner barrel member 7 c is fixed by screw fastening, but it can also be fixed by press fitting, gluing or by setting in grooves.
- the front flange section 8 is attached to the inner barrel member 7 c as a separate element, but as shown in FIG. 4, it is also possible to form the front flange section 28 and the inner barrel member 27 c as one element, and form the main cylindrical portion 36 and the inner flange portion 39 as separate elements. It is also possible to screw the front-flange fixing member 9 to the front flange section 8 . As shown in FIG. 5, it is also possible to provide the outer peripheral surface of the main cylindrical portion 46 not with recesses but with a smooth circumferential surface, and to fasten it to the inner circumferential surface of the bobbin trunk 7 a , for example, by press fitting or gluing.
- a plurality of through-holes 65 may be formed through the outer peripheral surface of the skirt portion 27 b by press-working.
- the inner barrel member 7 c is provided in the inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk 7 a of spool to suppress deformation of the bobbin trunk 7 a .
- a reinforcement member is provided to suppress deformation of an inner barrel member.
- a spool 64 in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention includes a spool main section 67 , a front flange section 68 , and a front-flange fixing member 69 .
- the spool main section 67 has a tubular bobbin trunk 67 a around which the fishing line is wound, a larger diameter tubular skirt portion 67 b that is formed unitarily with the rear end of the bobbin trunk 67 a , and an inner barrel member 67 c made of a synthetic resin polymer, which is fitted to the inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk 67 a .
- the front flange section 68 has a larger diameter and is attached to the front end of the bobbin trunk 67 a .
- the front-flange fixing member 69 fastens the front flange section 68 to the spool main section 67 .
- a metal reinforcement member 70 is disposed between the front end of the inner barrel member 67 c and the front flange section 68 .
- the bobbin trunk 67 a and the skirt portion 67 b are a dual larger-smaller stage tubular element that is obtained by unitary molding from a process of press-working a sheet of an aluminum alloy.
- the inner barrel member 67 c which is attached to the inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk 67 a , is a tubular element from synthetic resin polymer, to which the drag mechanism 60 is fitted. Threaded holes for screwing fast the front flange section 68 and the front-flange fixing member 69 are formed at a plurality of locations in the front end of the inner barrel member 67 c . Furthermore, an annular recess 67 d is formed in the front-end portion of the inner barrel member 67 c , and the reinforcement member 70 is fitted into the recess 67 d with its outer circumferential surface and its base surface adhered to the recess 67 d.
- the front flange 68 is an annular member made of a stainless alloy that has been subjected to a curling process and folded over rearward.
- the front flange section 68 is screw fastened to the inner barrel member 67 c.
- the front-flange fixing member 69 together with the front end of the bobbin trunk 67 a sandwiches the front flange section 68 .
- the threaded holes in the front-flange fixing member 69 are arranged in different positions from the threaded holes of the front flange section 68 .
- the reinforcement member 70 can be, for example, a flat ring-shaped metal member, such as a washer. Through-holes communicating the threaded holes in the inner barrel member 67 c , the front flange section 68 , and the front-flange fixing member 69 are formed in a plurality of locations in the reinforcement member 70 .
- the reinforcement member 70 is fixed to the inner barrel member 67 c by screw fastening.
- the embodiment is not thereby limited, and it can also be fastened by press fitting, gluing or welding or the like.
- the metal reinforcement member 70 is attached to the front end of the inner barrel member 67 c , but as shown in FIG. 8, the reinforcement member 70 a can also be screwed with bolts 80 to the rear end of the inner barrel member 67 c . Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9, it is also possible to form protrusions on the rear end of the inner barrel member 67 c to fasten the metal reinforcement member 70 b with push nuts 81 .
- the reinforcement member 70 c is a lug washer having protrusions on its outer periphery (not shown in the drawing) for interlocking.
- the reinforcement member 70 reinforces the synthetic polymer inner barrel member 67 c , which furthermore reinforces the bobbin trunk 67 a .
- a flange portion 77 e is formed at the lead end of the bobbin trunk 77 a , elevating the strength of the bobbin trunk 77 a.
- the spool 74 in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention includes a spool main section 77 , a front flange section 78 , and a front-flange fixing member 79 .
- the spool main section 77 has: a tubular bobbin trunk 77 a around which the fishing line is wound; a larger diameter tubular skirt portion 77 b formed unitarily with the rear end of the bobbin trunk 77 a ; and an inner barrel member 77 c , which is fitted to the inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk 77 a .
- the front flange section 78 has a larger diameter and is attached to the front end of the bobbin trunk 77 a .
- the front-flange fixing member 79 fastens the front flange section 8 to the spool main section 77 .
- the bobbin trunk 77 a and the skirt portion 77 b are a dual larger-smaller stage tubular element that is obtained by unitary molding from a process of press-working a sheet of an aluminum alloy.
- the bobbin trunk 77 a includes a tubular portion 77 d around which the fishing line is wound, and an inner flange portion 77 e that is formed unitarily with the front end of the tubular portion 77 d .
- a through-hole 77 f for accommodating a knot at the wind-starting end of the fishing line is formed in the tubular portion 77 d near the skirt portion 77 b (see FIG. 11).
- a stepped recess 77 g is formed in the skirt portion 77 b , and a fishing-line catch 90 for catching the leading end of the fishing line is fitted in this recess 77 g .
- a gap in which fishing line can be held is formed between the recess 77 g and the fishing-line-interlocking portion 90 .
- the lateral cross-section of the fishing-line catch 90 is substantially T-shaped, and the fishing-line catch 90 can be elastically deformed.
- the fishing-line catch 90 is fastened with a push nut 81 attached to a protrusion formed at the rear end of the inner barrel member 77 c.
- the inner barrel member 77 c is attached to the inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk 77 a , and is a tubular element from an aluminum alloy, made by die-casting, to which the drag mechanism is fitted.
- the fishing-line catch 90 is attached to the rear end of the inner barrel member 77 c , which is fastened with screws to the skirt portion 77 b .
- counter-engagers 77 j are formed, into which later-described engagers 77 i , formed on the inner flange portion 77 e , engage.
- female threads 77 h into which male threads 79 a formed on a later-described front-flange fixing member 79 are screw-mated, are formed on the inner peripheral side of the inner barrel member 77 c.
- the inner flange portion 77 e is formed by press-working to fold over inward, so that it contacts the front end of the inner barrel member 77 c .
- the inner flange portion 77 e is grasped between the front end of the inner barrel member 77 c and the front flange section 78 .
- the engagers 77 i are folded further inward, so as to engage with the counter-engagers 77 j formed in the inner barrel member 77 c , and made in a plurality of locations on the inner flange portion 77 e .
- Engaging the engagers 77 i with the counter-engagers 77 j positions the inner flange portion 77 e , and stops it from turning, with respect to the inner barrel member 77 c.
- the front flange 78 is an annular member made of an aluminum alloy that has been subjected to a curling process and is folded over to the rear. Screwing in the front-flange fixing member 79 to fix it to the inner barrel member 77 c , clamps the front flange section 78 between the front end of the inner flange portion 77 e and the front-flange fixing member 79 .
- the front-flange fixing member 79 is a cylindrical member with a conically shaped front portion, and male threads 79 a are formed on its rear outer periphery. Screw-mating the male threads 79 a into the female threads 77 h of the inner barrel member 77 c , screws in the front-flange fixing member 79 to fix it to the inner barrel member 77 c.
- the inner barrel member 77 c is made of an aluminum alloy, but the embodiment is not thereby limited, and as shown in FIG. 12, the inner barrel member 87 c can also be made of a synthetic resin polymer.
- the front flange section 78 is made of an aluminum alloy, but the front flange section 88 it can also be made of a stainless alloy or of a ceramic, such as zirconia.
- the front-flange fixing member 79 was screwed into the inner barrel member 77 c , thereby sandwiching the front flange section 78 between the inner barrel member 77 c and the front end of the bobbin trunk 77 a .
- the front-flange fixing member 89 can also be screwed with bolts 82 and 83 to the rear end of the inner barrel member 87 c , as shown in FIG. 12.
- the number of screws can be lower than when they are fastened separately to the inner barrel member 87 c.
- the fishing-line catch 90 is fastened with a push nut 91 attached to a protrusion formed at the rear end of the inner barrel member 77 c.
- a push nut 91 attached to a protrusion formed at the rear end of the inner barrel member 77 c.
- FIG. 13 it is also possible to fasten the fishing-line catch 90 with a bolt 92 , for example.
- the drag mechanism 60 is disposed to the inner peripheral side of the bobbin trunk 7 a , 67 a , 77 a and the inner barrel member 7 c , 67 c , 77 c .
- the present invention may be embodied as a spool 94 shown in FIG. 14, adapted to a so-called rear drag type spinning reel.
- a rear drag mechanism (not shown) is fitted to the rear end of the spinning reel body, remote from a spool main section 97 that includes bobbin trunk 97 a , skirt portion 97 b and inner barrel member 97 c.
- the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion for spinning reel spools are made from sheet metal, which makes the spool lightweight. Furthermore, an inner barrel member is attached to the bobbin trunk, which enables the bobbin trunk strength to be maintained.
- a reinforcement member manufactured of metal is attached to an inner barrel member for spinning reel spools, and therefore by strengthening the inner barrel member, spool deformation is suppressed.
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A spinning reel spool made lightweight while maintaining the strength of the bobbin trunk. The spinning reel spool (4) includes a spool main section (7), a front flange section (8), and a front-flange fixing member (9). The spool main section (7) has a bobbin trunk (7 a), a tubular skirt portion (7 b) with a larger diameter that is formed unitarily with the rear end of the bobbin trunk (7 a), and an inner barrel member (7 c) made of a synthetic resin polymer, which is fitted to the inner circumference of the bobbin trunk (7 a). The front flange section (8) has a larger diameter and is attached to the front end of the bobbin trunk (7 a). The front-flange fixing member (9) fastens the front flange section (8) to the spool main section (7). The bobbin trunk (7 a) and the skirt portion (7 b) constitute dual larger-smaller stage tubular element that is formed unitarily by press-working a sheet of an aluminum alloy. The inner barrel member (7 c) is made of a synthetic resin polymer and is fitted into the bobbin trunk (7 a).
Description
- 1. Technical Field
- The present invention relates to fishing reel spools, and in particular to spinning reel spools that are reciprocative with respect to the reel body.
- 2. Description of Related Art
- Typical spinning reels include a reel unit, a rotor, a spool, and a handle that is rotatively supported by the reel unit. The spinning-reel spool, which is reciprocative in that it shifts back and forth with respect to the reel unit, includes: a bobbin trunk onto which fishing line is wound; a front flange section disposed at the front end of, and having a larger diameter than, the bobbin trunk; and a tubular skirt portion provided at the rear of the bobbin trunk. The front flange section is fastened with a front-flange fixing member to the bobbin trunk.
- Japanese Laid Open Pat. App. Nos. 49-5781 and 50-68889, for instance, disclose spools in which the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are made unitarily from sheet metal, for example of an aluminum alloy, which serves to make the entire spool lighter.
- In conventional spools thus formed from sheet metal, the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are made to be thin.
- Therefore the strength of the bobbin trunk and skirt portion is diminished. Because the bobbin trunk is in particular subjected to large forces, diminishment in the bobbin trunk strength risks that the bobbin trunk will deform from line-winding.
- An object of the present invention is to devise overall lightness of weight for spinning reel spools while maintaining the strength of the bobbin trunk.
- Another object of the present invention is for spinning reel spools to devise a spool that is made lightweight and at the same time to suppress deformations thereof.
- According to a first aspect of the present invention, a spinning reel spool that can be shifted back and forth with respect to a reel unit includes a tubular bobbin trunk for winding fishing line around its circumference, the bobbin trunk being made from a metal sheet; a skirt portion provided at a rear end of the bobbin trunk; and an inner barrel member fitted to an inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk.
- In such a spool, the bobbin trunk is made from a metal sheet, so that the spool can be made light. Moreover, an inner barrel member is fitted to an inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk, so that the strength of the bobbin trunk can be maintained.
- According to a second aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the first aspect, the skirt portion is provided at a rear end of the bobbin trunk and is made from the metal sheet unitarily with the bobbin trunk. Thus, the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are made unitarily from a metal sheet, so that the spool can be made lighter.
- According to a third aspect of the present invention, a spool as in the first or second aspect further includes a front flange section provided at a front end of the bobbin trunk and having a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the bobbin trunk. Thus, the fishing line can be prevented from slipping off to the front, because a front flange section is provided at a front end of the bobbin trunk.
- According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the third aspect, the inner barrel member is made of a synthetic resin polymer. Thus, the spool can be made at low cost, while making the spool lighter.
- According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the third aspect, the inner barrel member is made of a light metal. Thus, the spool can be made lighter and stronger.
- According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the fifth aspect, the inner barrel member is made of an aluminum alloy, a titanium alloy or a magnesium alloy. Thus, the spool can be made lighter.
- According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the second aspect, the inner barrel member has an inner flange portion extending from a rear end of the inner barrel member along an inner side of the skirt portion. Thus, it is possible to position the inner barrel member axially with, for example, a inner flange portion that is disk-shaped or tubular, while preventing the inner barrel member from rotating by fastening the inner flange portion to the skirt portion. Furthermore, deformations of the bobbin trunk can be prevented by absorbing with the inner flange portion forces due to the winding of line that are exerted on the portion where the skirt portion rises. The inner flange portion can be provided unitarily with or separately from the inner barrel member.
- According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the third aspect, the inner barrel member is fastened to at least the bobbin trunk or the skirt portion by press fitting, gluing, fastening with screws or fastening with grooves.
- In the case of press fitting, the inner barrel member can be fastened easily by press fitting, for example, the inner barrel member to the bobbin trunk, utilizing the elasticity of an inner barrel member made of a synthetic resin polymer. In case of gluing, the inner barrel member can be fastened tightly by applying an adhesive to the outer circumference of the inner barrel member, and gluing the inner barrel member to an inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk, for example. In case of fastening with screws, the inner barrel member can be fastened easily by screwing the inner flange portion of the inner barrel member to the rising portion of the skirt portion, for example. In case of fastening with grooves, the inner barrel member can be fastened in a simple manner by placing the inner barrel member inside the bobbin trunk and simultaneously forming grooves in the bobbin trunk and the inner barrel member, for example by press-working thereby reducing their diameter.
- According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the first or second aspect, the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are formed unitarily by press-working. Thus, it is easy to form the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion.
- According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the first to seventh aspects, the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion are made of an aluminum alloy, a stainless alloy, a titanium alloy or a magnesium alloy. If an aluminum alloy is used, processing the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion becomes easy, and they can be made at low cost. If a stainless alloy is used, it is possible to obtain a bobbin trunk and a skirt portion with high rigidity and to improve their corrosion resistance. If a titanium alloy is used, it is possible to obtain a bobbin trunk and a skirt portion with high rigidity and to make the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion lighter. If a magnesium alloy is used, it is possible to make the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion even lighter.
- According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the first or second aspect, a plurality of groove portions extending in circumferential direction are formed in the outer peripheral surface of the bobbin trunk. Thus, the bobbin trunk can be strengthened with a plurality of groove portions formed in the outer peripheral surface of the bobbin trunk.
- According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 11th aspect, the circumferential groove portions in the bobbin trunk are formed by cutting, press-working or rolling. If the groove portions are formed by cutting, the groove portions can be formed with high precision while maintaining the strength. If the groove portions are formed by press-working, then the grooves can be formed easily by drawing, which is one kind of press-working, or by metal spinning. If the groove portions are formed by rolling, then the groove portions can be formed easily.
- According to an thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 11th or tenth aspects, the inner barrel member has a plurality of recesses extending in a circumferential direction in the outer peripheral surface, and the circumferential groove portions in the bobbin trunk are formed so as to fit into these recesses. Thus, the groove portions can be formed, for example, by forming a plurality of recesses in the outer peripheral surface of an inner barrel member made of a synthetic resin polymer, and subjecting the bobbin trunk to a press-working process, such as drawing, so as to match it to the shape of these recesses. In this case, the inner barrel member can be strengthened, because the recesses are formed in the inner barrel member.
- According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the third aspect, the front flange section is formed unitarily with the inner barrel member. Thus, the strength of the front flange section can be maintained, because the front flange section is formed unitarily with the inner barrel member. Moreover, the inner barrel member can be fastened to the bobbin trunk by sandwiching it between the front flange section and the inner flange portion.
- According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the third aspect, the front flange section is attached to the inner barrel member as a separate element. Thus, the front flange section and the inner barrel member can be formed as separate elements, and the front flange section can be detachable.
- According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the third aspect, the front flange section is made of an aluminum alloy, a stainless alloy, a titanium alloy or a magnesium alloy. If an aluminum alloy is used, processing the front flange section becomes easy, and it can be made at low cost. If a stainless alloy is used, it is possible to obtain a front flange section with high rigidity and to improve its corrosion resistance. If a titanium alloy is used, it is possible to obtain a front flange section with high rigidity and to make the front flange section lighter. If a magnesium alloy is used, it is possible to make the front flange section even lighter.
- According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the third aspects, the front flange section has been worked by curling. Thus, the front flange section can be strengthened.
- According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 15th aspect, the front flange section is fastened by screwing it to the inner barrel member. Thus, the front flange section can be fastened easily to the inner barrel member.
- According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, a spool as in the 15th aspect further includes a front-flange fixing member attached to the front end of the front flange section. Thus, the front flange section can be fastened to the inner barrel member by sandwiching it between the front-flange fixing member and the inner barrel member.
- According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 19th aspect, the front-flange fixing member is fastened by screwing it to the front flange section. Thus, the front-flange fixing member can be fastened easily to the front flange section.
- According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 19th aspect, the front-flange fixing member is fastened by screwing it to the inner barrel member. Thus, the front-flange fixing member can be fastened easily to the inner barrel member. It is also possible to pass screws through the front flange section and screw the front-flange fixing member to the inner barrel member.
- According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, a spool as in the first or second aspect further includes a folded portion, in which the rear end of the skirt portion is folded inward. Thus, the skirt portion can be strengthened.
- According to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 22nd aspect, the folded portion is formed by curling. Thus, the folded portion can be formed easily by a curling process, which is a simple plastic process.
- According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the first or second aspect, through-holes are formed by press-working through the outer peripheral surface of the skirt portion. Thus, the skirt portion can be made even lighter, and the through-holes can be made by relatively inexpensive press-working.
- According to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the first or second aspect, the thickness of the metal sheet is not more than 1.5 mm. Thus, the press-working is easy to perform, because the sheet thickness is not more than 1.5 mm. It is preferable that the sheet thickness is at least 0.6 mm and at most 1.0 mm. When the sheet thickness is at least 0.6 mm and at most 1.0 mm, the effect of making the spool is particularly striking.
- According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the fourth aspect further includes a metal reinforcement member attached to the inner barrel member.
- With such a spool made from a metal sheet, making the bobbin trunk thin leads to a lower strength of the bobbin trunk. In the fourth aspect, an inner barrel member made of a synthetic resin polymer is fitted to an inner circumferential side of the bobbin trunk to strengthen the bobbin trunk. In this case, fitting an inner barrel member inside the bobbin trunk makes it possible to maintain the strength of the bobbin trunk while making the bobbin trunk lighter. However, when the inner barrel member is made of a synthetic resin polymer and a large pressure is exerted on the bobbin trunk, for example due to the winding of fishing line, then there is the danger that the inner barrel member is deformed together with the bobbin trunk.
- In this case, a metal reinforcement member is attached to the inner barrel member. Thus, the strength of the inner barrel member can be maintained at a high level with a reinforcement member, such as a washer. Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformations of the spool when a large pressure is exerted on the bobbin trunk.
- According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 26th aspect, the reinforcement member is a annular metal member. Thus, costs can be lowered by using as the annular metal member, for example, a common ring-shaped flat washer.
- According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 26th aspect, the reinforcement member is attached to a front end of the inner barrel member. Thus, it is possible to strengthen particularly the front end of the inner barrel member.
- According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 28th aspect, the reinforcement member is attached between the front flange section and the front end of the inner barrel member. A large pressure is exerted on the front flange section when the fishing line is stuck between the bobbin trunk and the front flange section for example, so that the pressure on the front flange section may deform the inner barrel member. Here, however, the reinforcement member is attached between the front flange section and the front end of the inner barrel member, so that deformations of the inner barrel member can be suppressed.
- According to a thirtieth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 26th aspect, the reinforcement member is attached to a rear end of the inner barrel member. Thus, it is possible to maintain in particular the strength of the rear end of the inner barrel member at a high level.
- According to a thirty-first aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 26th aspect, the inner barrel member further comprises a bottom portion defining a space that is open to the front, and the reinforcement member is attached to the bottom portion of the inner barrel member. Thus, the strength of the inner barrel member can be increased by attaching the reinforcement member at the bottom portion of a space for accommodating a drag mechanism, for example.
- According to a thirty-second aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 31st aspect, said space accommodates a drag mechanism for braking the spool, and the reinforcement member serves as a washer for the drag mechanism. Thus, the washer for the drag mechanism and the reinforcement member can be provided as one element.
- According to a thirty-third aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 26th aspect, the reinforcement member is fastened to the inner barrel member by at least one of press fitting, gluing, welding, fastening with screws and fastening with push nuts. Thus, the reinforcement member can be fastened in a simple and reliable manner.
- According to a thirty-fourth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the twenty-sixth aspect, a fitting portion, into which the front end of the bobbin trunk is fitted, is formed in the front flange section. This increases the strength of the bobbin trunk in being fitted into the front flange section.
- According to a thirty-fifth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the third aspect, bobbin trunk includes a tubular portion made from the metal sheet for winding fishing line around its circumference, and an inner flange portion formed unitarily with the tubular portion and having a front portion that extends toward an inner circumference.
- In such a spool, the bobbin trunk includes a tubular portion made from a metal sheet and an inner flange portion formed where a front portion of the tubular portion extends toward an inner circumference. Thus, the strength of the bobbin trunk can be maintained at a high level, because the bobbin trunk can be provided with, for example, an inner flange portion shaped like a cylinder having a bottom. Consequently, it is possible to suppress deformations of the spool when a large pressure is exerted on the bobbin trunk.
- According to a thirty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 35th aspect, the inner flange portion has an engaging portion, and the inner barrel member has a counter-engaging member that engages with the engaging member and keeps the inner flange portion from rotating. Thus, it is possible to form, for example, a through-hole as the engaging portion in the inner flange member, form a protrusion as the counter-engaging portion in the inner barrel member, and position the inner barrel member and prevent the inner barrel member from rotating by engaging the engaging portion with the counter-engaging portion.
- According to a thirty-seventh aspect of the present invention, in a spool as in the 35th aspect, the inner flange portion and the inner barrel member are fastened together to the front flange section. Thus, it is possible to reduce the number of components, such as bolts, used as fastening members.
- From the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the foregoing and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art.
- FIG. 1 is a right-side elevational view of a spinning reel in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is a left side, partly in section view of the spinning reel in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view of the spool from the spinning reel in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view illustrating a detail of a spool corresponding to that as depicted in FIG. 3, in a modification of the first embodiment;
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view corresponding to FIG. 4 of yet another modification;
- FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 of yet another modification;
- FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of a second embodiment;
- FIG. 8 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 in a modification of the second embodiment;
- FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of yet another modification;
- FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of yet another modification;
- FIG. 11 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of a third embodiment;
- FIG. 12 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 in a modification of the third embodiment;
- FIG. 13 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 of yet another modification; and
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged sectional view of a spool for a reverse-drag type spinning reel in a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- First Embodiment
- As shown in FIG. 1, a spinning reel in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention includes a
reel unit 2, arotor 3, aspool 4, and ahandle 1 rotatively supported by thereel unit 2. Therotor 3 is rotatively supported at the reel unit front. Fishing line is wound around the outer peripheral surface of thespool 4, which is reciprocatingly disposed on the front of therotor 3. - The
reel unit 2 includes areel body 2 a and arod attachment leg 2 b extending diagonally upward to the front from thereel body 2 a. As shown in FIG. 2, thereel body 2 a has a space inside, which accommodates a rotor driving mechanism 5 and an oscillating mechanism 6. The rotor driving mechanism 5 transmits the rotation of thehandle 1 to rotate therotor 3. The oscillating mechanism 6 reciprocates thespool 4 to wind fishing line onto it uniformly. - The rotor driving mechanism5 includes a
face gear 11 and apinion gear 12. Theface gear 11 rotates together with a handle shaft 10 to which thehandle 1 is fixed. Thepinion gear 12 meshes with theface gear 11. Thepinion gear 12 is tubular, and itsfront portion 12 a penetrates the center of therotor 3 and is fixed by a nut 13 to therotor 3. The middle and the rear end of thepinion gear 12 are rotatively supported bybearings 14 a and 14 b in thereel unit 2. - The oscillating mechanism6 reciprocates the
spool shaft 15, which is linked to the middle portion of thespool 4 via adrag mechanism 60, thereby also reciprocating thespool 4. The oscillating mechanism 6 includes a threadedshaft 21, aslider 22, and anintermediate gear 23. The threadedshaft 21 is arranged below thespool shaft 15 and in parallel thereto. Theslider 22 moves back and forth along the threadedshaft 21, to the front end of which theintermediate gear 23 is fixed. The rear end of thespool shaft 15 is fixed non-rotatively to theslider 22. Theintermediate gear 23 meshes with thepinion gear 12. - As shown in FIG. 2, the
rotor 3 includes acylindrical member 30, and first andsecond rotor arms cylindrical member 30. Thecylindrical member 30 and the tworotor arms - A
front wall 33 is formed at the front of thecylindrical member 30, and a boss portion 33 a is formed at the center of thefront wall 33. In the center of the boss portion 33 a. a through-hole is formed, through which afront portion 12 a of thepinion gear 12 and thespool shaft 15 are passed. A nut 13 is disposed on the front of thefront wall 33, and abearing 35, which rotatively supports thespools shaft 15, is arranged inside the nut 13. - The
first rotor arm 31 bends in a bulge outward from thecylindrical member 30 and extends forward, and the section in which it is connected to thecylindrical member 30 describes a curve that widens in the circumferential direction of thecylindrical member 30. A pivotable firstbail support member 40 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the tip of thefirst rotor arm 31. Aline roller 41 for guiding fishing line onto thespool 4 is disposed on the end of the firstbail support member 40. - The
second rotor arm 32 bends in a bulge outward from thecylindrical member 30 and extends forward. Thesecond rotor arm 32, from its tip end toward the section where it is connected to thecylindrical member 30, branches into two thighs, and is joined to thecylindrical member 30 in two circumferentially spaced places. A pivotable secondbail support member 42 is provided to the inner peripheral side of the tip of thesecond rotor arm 32. - A
bail 43 in the form of a wire bent into a roughly U-shape is fixed between theline roller 41 and the secondbail support member 42. The first and secondbail support members line roller 41 and thebail 43 constitute abail arm 44 guiding the fishing line to thespool 4. Thebail arm 44 is pivotable between a line-guiding posture shown in FIG. 2 and a reversed line-release posture. - The
spool 4 is arranged between thefirst rotor arm 31 and thesecond rotor arm 32 of therotor 3, and is disposed at the end of thespool shaft 15 with thedrag mechanism 60 interposed between thespool shaft 15 and thespool 4. Thespool 4 includes a spoolmain section 7, a larger diameterfront flange section 8, and a front-flange fixing member 9. The spoolmain section 7 has: atubular bobbin trunk 7 a around which fishing line is wound; a larger diametertubular skirt portion 7 b formed unitarily on the rear end of thebobbin trunk 7 a; and aninner barrel member 7 c made of a synthetic resin polymer, which is attached to the inner circumferential side of thebobbin trunk 7 a. Thefront flange section 8 is attached to the front end of thebobbin trunk 7 a. The front-flange fixing member 9 fastens thefront flange section 8 to the spoolmain section 7. - The
bobbin trunk 7 a and theskirt portion 7 b are a dual larger-smaller stage tubular element that is obtained by unitary molding from a process of press-working a sheet of an aluminum alloy. The thickness of this sheet is 1.5 mm or less, preferably 0.6 mm or more, 1.0 mm or less. - The
inner barrel member 7 c is attached to the inner circumferential side of thebobbin trunk 7 a, and is made of synthetic resin polymer. As shown enlarged in FIG. 3, theinner barrel member 7 c includes a maincylindrical portion 16, acircular plate portion 17, a pair ofboss portions inner flange portion 19. The maincylindrical portion 16 accommodates thedrag mechanism 60. Thecircular plate portion 17 is formed unitarily with the maincylindrical portion 16 on its inner circumferential side. The pair ofboss portions circular plate portion 17. Theinner flange portion 19 is formed on the rear end of the maincylindrical portion 16. Twobearings boss portions bearings main section 7 is mounted rotatively to thespool shaft 15. - A plurality of
recesses 16 a running circumferentially is formed on the outer periphery of the maincylindrical portion 16. Theserecesses 16 a are provided for attaching thetubular bobbin trunk 7 a to the outer periphery of the maincylindrical portion 16, and for the sake of forming, by a press operation such as spinning, a plurality ofgrooves 7 d matching the shape of therecesses 16 a. Forming thesegroove portions 7 d in thebobbin trunk 7 a elevates the strength of thebobbin trunk 7 a. Furthermore, threaded holes for screw fastening thefront flange section 8 and the front-flange fixing member 9 are formed in a plurality of respective locations in the front-end side of the maincylindrical portion 16. - The
inner flange portion 19 is formed unitarily with the rear end of the maincylindrical portion 16 and extends along the inner side of the standing section of theskirt portion 7 b. Threaded holes for screw fastening theinner flange portion 19 to theskirt portion 7 b are formed in a plurality of locations in theinner flange portion 19. Theinner barrel member 7 c is kept from rotating by screw fastening theinner flange portion 19 to fix it to theskirt portion 7 b. - The
skirt portion 7 b is press-formed unitarily with thebobbin trunk 7 a so as to cover thecylindrical member 30 of therotor 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a beaded (folded)portion 7 e that is folded over onto the inner peripheral side, is formed at the rear end of theskirt portion 7 b. The beadedportion 7 e is formed by curling, and the strength of theskirt portion 7 b is raised by forming this hemmedportion 7 e. - The
front flange section 8 is an annular member formed by curling a pressed sheet of a stainless alloy. Thefront flange section 8 is screw-fixed to the maincylindrical portion 16, and theinner barrel member 7 c is fixed axially by being grasped between thefront flange section 8 and theinner flange portion 19. - Fixed with screws to the main
cylindrical portion 16, the front-flange fixing member 9 together with the front end of thebobbin trunk 7 a sandwiches thefront flange section 8. The female threaded holes in the front-flange fixing member 9 are arranged in different positions from the threaded holes in thefront flange section 8. - In this
spool 4, thebobbin trunk 7 a and theskirt portion 7 b are made unitarily of an aluminum alloy sheet, which makes thespool 4 lightweight. Furthermore, aninner barrel member 7 c is fitted to the inner circumferential side of thebobbin trunk 7 a, which sustains the strength of thebobbin trunk 7 a. - First Embodiment Modifications
- (a) In the first embodiment, the
bobbin trunk 7 a and theskirt portion 7 b are made of an aluminum alloy. However, the embodiment is not thereby limited and thebobbin trunk 7 a and theskirt portion 7 b can also be made of stainless alloys, titanium alloys or magnesium alloys. - (b) In the first embodiment, the
inner barrel member 7 c is made of a synthetic resin polymer, but it can also be made of a light metal, such as an aluminum alloy, a titanium alloy, or a magnesium alloy. - (c) In the first embodiment, the
groove portions 7 d are formed by a press-working operation, such as drawing, but it also possible to form thegrooves 7 d by other methods, such as cutting or rolling. - (d) In the first embodiment, the
front flange section 8 is made of a stainless alloy. However, the embodiment is not thereby limited and thefront flange section 8 can also be made of an aluminum alloy, a titanium alloy or a magnesium alloy. - (e) In the first embodiment, the
inner barrel member 7 c is fixed by screw fastening, but it can also be fixed by press fitting, gluing or by setting in grooves. - (f) In the first embodiment, the
front flange section 8 is attached to theinner barrel member 7 c as a separate element, but as shown in FIG. 4, it is also possible to form thefront flange section 28 and theinner barrel member 27 c as one element, and form the maincylindrical portion 36 and theinner flange portion 39 as separate elements. It is also possible to screw the front-flange fixing member 9 to thefront flange section 8. As shown in FIG. 5, it is also possible to provide the outer peripheral surface of the maincylindrical portion 46 not with recesses but with a smooth circumferential surface, and to fasten it to the inner circumferential surface of thebobbin trunk 7 a, for example, by press fitting or gluing. - (g) As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of through-
holes 65 may be formed through the outer peripheral surface of theskirt portion 27 b by press-working. - Second Embodiment
- In the first embodiment, the
inner barrel member 7 c is provided in the inner circumferential side of thebobbin trunk 7 a of spool to suppress deformation of thebobbin trunk 7 a. However, in the second embodiment, a reinforcement member is provided to suppress deformation of an inner barrel member. In the explanation hereinafter, description with regard to configurations and operations in common with the first embodiment will be omitted. - As shown in FIG. 7, a
spool 64 in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention includes a spoolmain section 67, afront flange section 68, and a front-flange fixing member 69. The spoolmain section 67 has atubular bobbin trunk 67 a around which the fishing line is wound, a larger diametertubular skirt portion 67 b that is formed unitarily with the rear end of thebobbin trunk 67 a, and aninner barrel member 67 c made of a synthetic resin polymer, which is fitted to the inner circumferential side of thebobbin trunk 67 a. Thefront flange section 68 has a larger diameter and is attached to the front end of thebobbin trunk 67 a. The front-flange fixing member 69 fastens thefront flange section 68 to the spoolmain section 67. Ametal reinforcement member 70 is disposed between the front end of theinner barrel member 67 c and thefront flange section 68. - The
bobbin trunk 67 a and theskirt portion 67 b are a dual larger-smaller stage tubular element that is obtained by unitary molding from a process of press-working a sheet of an aluminum alloy. - The
inner barrel member 67 c, which is attached to the inner circumferential side of thebobbin trunk 67 a, is a tubular element from synthetic resin polymer, to which thedrag mechanism 60 is fitted. Threaded holes for screwing fast thefront flange section 68 and the front-flange fixing member 69 are formed at a plurality of locations in the front end of theinner barrel member 67 c. Furthermore, anannular recess 67 d is formed in the front-end portion of theinner barrel member 67 c, and thereinforcement member 70 is fitted into therecess 67 d with its outer circumferential surface and its base surface adhered to therecess 67 d. - The
front flange 68 is an annular member made of a stainless alloy that has been subjected to a curling process and folded over rearward. Thefront flange section 68 is screw fastened to theinner barrel member 67 c. - Fixed with screws to the
inner barrel member 67 c, the front-flange fixing member 69 together with the front end of thebobbin trunk 67 a sandwiches thefront flange section 68. The threaded holes in the front-flange fixing member 69 are arranged in different positions from the threaded holes of thefront flange section 68. - The
reinforcement member 70 can be, for example, a flat ring-shaped metal member, such as a washer. Through-holes communicating the threaded holes in theinner barrel member 67 c, thefront flange section 68, and the front-flange fixing member 69 are formed in a plurality of locations in thereinforcement member 70. - In this
spool 64, because ametal reinforcement member 70 is attached to theinner barrel member 7 c the strength of theinner barrel member 7 c is highly maintained. - Second Embodiment Modifications
- (a) In the second embodiment, the
reinforcement member 70 is fixed to theinner barrel member 67 c by screw fastening. However, the embodiment is not thereby limited, and it can also be fastened by press fitting, gluing or welding or the like. - (b) In the second embodiment, the
metal reinforcement member 70 is attached to the front end of theinner barrel member 67 c, but as shown in FIG. 8, thereinforcement member 70 a can also be screwed withbolts 80 to the rear end of theinner barrel member 67 c. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9, it is also possible to form protrusions on the rear end of theinner barrel member 67 c to fasten themetal reinforcement member 70 b with push nuts 81. - (c) As shown in FIG. 10, it is also possible to attach the
reinforcement member 70 c non-rotatively to an inner peripheral base portion of theinner barrel member 7 c, so that it serves also as a washer for thedrag mechanism 60. In this case, thereinforcement member 70 c is a lug washer having protrusions on its outer periphery (not shown in the drawing) for interlocking. - (d) As shown in FIGS.8 to 10, it is also possible to form an annular
fitting hole 68 a in thefront flange 68 to fit the front end of thebobbin trunk 67 a into thisfitting hole 68 a. If the sheet thickness of the bobbin trunk is 1.5 mm or less, preferably at least 0.6 mm and at most 1.0 mm, then it is preferable that the groove depth of thefitting hole 68 a is approximately 0.5 mm, and the groove width is at least 0.6 mm and at most 1.0 mm, for example approximately 0.8 mm. - Third Embodiment
- In the second embodiment, providing the
reinforcement member 70 reinforces the synthetic polymerinner barrel member 67 c, which furthermore reinforces thebobbin trunk 67 a. In the third embodiment, however, aflange portion 77 e is formed at the lead end of thebobbin trunk 77 a, elevating the strength of thebobbin trunk 77 a. - As shown enlarged in FIG. 11, the
spool 74 in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention includes a spoolmain section 77, afront flange section 78, and a front-flange fixing member 79. The spoolmain section 77 has: atubular bobbin trunk 77 a around which the fishing line is wound; a larger diametertubular skirt portion 77 b formed unitarily with the rear end of thebobbin trunk 77 a; and aninner barrel member 77 c, which is fitted to the inner circumferential side of thebobbin trunk 77 a. Thefront flange section 78 has a larger diameter and is attached to the front end of thebobbin trunk 77 a. The front-flange fixing member 79 fastens thefront flange section 8 to the spoolmain section 77. - The
bobbin trunk 77 a and theskirt portion 77 b are a dual larger-smaller stage tubular element that is obtained by unitary molding from a process of press-working a sheet of an aluminum alloy. - The
bobbin trunk 77 a includes atubular portion 77 d around which the fishing line is wound, and aninner flange portion 77 e that is formed unitarily with the front end of thetubular portion 77 d. A through-hole 77 f for accommodating a knot at the wind-starting end of the fishing line is formed in thetubular portion 77 d near theskirt portion 77 b (see FIG. 11). - As shown in FIG. 11, a stepped
recess 77 g is formed in theskirt portion 77 b, and a fishing-line catch 90 for catching the leading end of the fishing line is fitted in thisrecess 77 g. A gap in which fishing line can be held is formed between therecess 77 g and the fishing-line-interlockingportion 90. As shown in FIG. 11, the lateral cross-section of the fishing-line catch 90 is substantially T-shaped, and the fishing-line catch 90 can be elastically deformed. The fishing-line catch 90 is fastened with apush nut 81 attached to a protrusion formed at the rear end of theinner barrel member 77 c. - The
inner barrel member 77 c is attached to the inner circumferential side of thebobbin trunk 77 a, and is a tubular element from an aluminum alloy, made by die-casting, to which the drag mechanism is fitted. The fishing-line catch 90 is attached to the rear end of theinner barrel member 77 c, which is fastened with screws to theskirt portion 77 b. In a plurality of locations in the front end of theinner barrel member 77c counter-engagers 77 j are formed, into which later-described engagers 77 i, formed on theinner flange portion 77 e, engage. Further,female threads 77 h, into whichmale threads 79 a formed on a later-described front-flange fixing member 79 are screw-mated, are formed on the inner peripheral side of theinner barrel member 77 c. - The
inner flange portion 77 e is formed by press-working to fold over inward, so that it contacts the front end of theinner barrel member 77 c. Theinner flange portion 77 e is grasped between the front end of theinner barrel member 77 c and thefront flange section 78. Further, the engagers 77 i are folded further inward, so as to engage with the counter-engagers 77 j formed in theinner barrel member 77 c, and made in a plurality of locations on theinner flange portion 77 e. Engaging the engagers 77 i with the counter-engagers 77 j positions theinner flange portion 77 e, and stops it from turning, with respect to theinner barrel member 77 c. - The
front flange 78 is an annular member made of an aluminum alloy that has been subjected to a curling process and is folded over to the rear. Screwing in the front-flange fixing member 79 to fix it to theinner barrel member 77 c, clamps thefront flange section 78 between the front end of theinner flange portion 77 e and the front-flange fixing member 79. - The front-
flange fixing member 79 is a cylindrical member with a conically shaped front portion, andmale threads 79 a are formed on its rear outer periphery. Screw-mating themale threads 79 a into thefemale threads 77 h of theinner barrel member 77 c, screws in the front-flange fixing member 79 to fix it to theinner barrel member 77 c. - In the
spool 74 thus, because aninner flange portion 77 e in which the front end of thebobbin trunk 77 a is folded inward, is formed unitarily on thebobbin trunk 77 a, the strength of thebobbin trunk 77 a is highly maintained. - Modifications of the Third Embodiment
- (a) In the third embodiment, the
inner barrel member 77 c is made of an aluminum alloy, but the embodiment is not thereby limited, and as shown in FIG. 12, theinner barrel member 87 c can also be made of a synthetic resin polymer. Furthermore, in the preceding embodiment, thefront flange section 78 is made of an aluminum alloy, but thefront flange section 88 it can also be made of a stainless alloy or of a ceramic, such as zirconia. - (b) In the third embodiment, the front-
flange fixing member 79 was screwed into theinner barrel member 77 c, thereby sandwiching thefront flange section 78 between theinner barrel member 77 c and the front end of thebobbin trunk 77 a. Instead of attaching it to the front end of thebobbin trunk 77 a however, the front-flange fixing member 89 can also be screwed withbolts inner barrel member 87 c, as shown in FIG. 12. Incidentally, when thefront flange section 88, the front-flange fixing member 89, and theinner flange portion 87 e are fastened together to theinner barrel member 87 c, the number of screws can be lower than when they are fastened separately to theinner barrel member 87 c. - (c) In the third embodiment, the fishing-
line catch 90 is fastened with apush nut 91 attached to a protrusion formed at the rear end of theinner barrel member 77 c. However, as shown in FIG. 13, it is also possible to fasten the fishing-line catch 90 with abolt 92, for example. - Fourth Embodiment
- In the spinning reel to which the
spools drag mechanism 60 is disposed to the inner peripheral side of thebobbin trunk inner barrel member spool 94 shown in FIG. 14, adapted to a so-called rear drag type spinning reel. Therein, a rear drag mechanism (not shown) is fitted to the rear end of the spinning reel body, remote from a spoolmain section 97 that includesbobbin trunk 97 a,skirt portion 97 b andinner barrel member 97 c. - In accordance with the present invention, the bobbin trunk and the skirt portion for spinning reel spools are made from sheet metal, which makes the spool lightweight. Furthermore, an inner barrel member is attached to the bobbin trunk, which enables the bobbin trunk strength to be maintained.
- In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a reinforcement member manufactured of metal is attached to an inner barrel member for spinning reel spools, and therefore by strengthening the inner barrel member, spool deformation is suppressed.
- In accordance with still another aspect of the present invention, by strengthening the bobbin trunk for spinning reel spools to a high degree, spool deformation is suppressed while making the spool lightweight.
- While only selected embodiments have been chosen to illustrate the present invention, to those skilled in the art it will be apparent from this disclosure that various changes and modifications can be made herein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Furthermore, the foregoing description of the embodiments according to the present invention is provided for illustration only, and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims (37)
1. A spinning reel spool reciprocative with respect to the reel body, the spinning reel spool comprising:
a tubular bobbin trunk formed from sheet metal, for carrying fishing line wound outer circumferentially thereon;
a'skirt portion provided rear endwise on said bobbin trunk; and
an inner barrel member attached inner peripherally to said bobbin trunk.
2. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said skirt portion is formed unitarily rear endwise on said bobbin trunk from said sheet metal, therein being larger-diameter tube-shaped.
claim 1
3. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , further comprising a front flange portion provided front endwise on said bobbin trunk and being larger in outside diameter than said bobbin trunk in outside diameter.
claim 1
4. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said inner barrel member is manufactured of a synthetic resin polymer.
claim 3
5. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said inner barrel member is manufactured of a light metal.
claim 3
6. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein the inner barrel member is formed from at least one selected from aluminum alloy, titanium alloy and magnesium alloy.
claim 5
7. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said inner barrel member extending from its rear end along said skirt portion inner peripherally has an inner flange portion.
claim 2
8. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said inner barrel member is fastened to at least one of said bobbin trunk and said skirt portion by at least one selected from press-fitting, gluing, screw fastening and setting in grooves.
claim 3
9. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said bobbin trunk and said skirt portion are molded unitarily by press-working.
claim 1
10. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said bobbin trunk and said skirt portion are made from at least one selected from aluminum alloy, stainless alloy, titanium alloy and magnesium alloy.
claim 1
11. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein a plurality of grooves is formed in the outer peripheral surface of said bobbin trunk along its circumferential direction.
claim 1
12. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein the outer peripheral grooves in said bobbin trunk are formed by one selected from cutting, press-working and rolling.
claim 11
13. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein:
claim 11
said inner barrel member has on its outer peripheral surface a plurality of recesses along its circumferential direction; and
the outer peripheral grooves in said bobbin trunk are formed to parallel said recesses.
14. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said front flange portion is formed unitarily with said inner barrel member.
claim 3
15. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said front flange portion is attached to said inner barrel member as a separate body.
claim 3
16. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said front flange portion is formed from at least one selected from aluminum alloy, stainless alloy, titanium alloy and magnesium alloy.
claim 3
17. A spinning reel spool as set forth in claims 3, wherein said front flange portion is curling-worked.
18. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said front flange portion is fixed by being screwed fast to said inner barrel member.
claim 15
19. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , further comprising a front-flange fixing member attached to front endwise to said front flange portion.
claim 15
20. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said front-flange fixing member is fixed by being screwed fast to said front flange portion.
claim 18
21. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said front-flange fixing member is fixed by being screwed fast to said inner barrel member.
claim 19
22. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , further including a beaded portion, wherein said skirt portion at its rear end is folded toward its inner periphery.
claim 1
23. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said beaded portion is formed by a curling process.
claim 22
24. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said skirt portion has through-holes formed by press-working through its outer circumferential surface.
claim 1
25. A spinning reel spool as set forth in of , wherein said sheet metal is 1.5 mm or less in thickness.
claim 1
26. A spinning reel spool as set forth in of , further comprising a metal reinforcement member attached to said inner barrel member.
claim 4
27. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said reinforcement member is a washer.
claim 26
28. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said reinforcement member is attached front endwise to said inner barrel member.
claim 26
29. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said reinforcement member is attached between said front flange portion and the front end of said inner barrel member.
claim 28
30. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said reinforcement member is attached rear endwise to said inner barrel member.
claim 26
31. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein:
claim 26
said inner barrel member has a base portion creating a forward opening space; and
said reinforcement member is attached to said base portion of said inner barrel member.
32. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein:
claim 31
a drag mechanism for braking said spool is accommodated in said space; and
said reinforcement member is a washer in said drag mechanism.
33. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said reinforcement member is fixed to said inner barrel member by at least one selected from press fitting, gluing, welding, screw fastening and push-nut fastening.
claim 26
34. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein an engagement portion into which the front end of said bobbin trunk engages is formed in said front flange portion.
claim 26
35. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said bobbin trunk includes:
claim 3
a tubular portion outer circumferentially onto which fishing line is wound, formed from sheet metal; and
an inner flange portion formed unitarily with said tubular portion and whose front end extends circumferentially inward.
36. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said inner flange portion has at least one engager portion, and said inner barrel member has at least one counter-engager portion for engaging with said engager and stopping said inner flange portion from turning.
claim 35
37. A spinning reel spool as set forth in , wherein said front flange portion is fixed by co-fastening to said inner flange portion and said inner barrel member.
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